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1 Oatlands Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9ED

Awaiting decision Elmbridge 2026/2089 Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

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Proposal

Tree Preservation Order EL:08/07 T1-Oak Proposed works: Reduce the overall crown by approximately 2 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points and reshaping the canopy to achieve a more balanced and natural form. The Oak has developed an asymmetrical, one-sided crown, largely as a result of its close proximity to the adjacent Sweet Chestnut. Competition between the two trees has influenced the Oak's crown development, with a significant proportion of the canopy extending away from the Sweet Chestnut and towards the neighbouring property. The crown is now extending towards the neighbouring house and is close to making contact with the building. The neighbouring occupier has also raised concerns regarding leaf debris from the tree accumulating within their gutters. The proposed approximately 2-metre crown reduction is intended to reduce the extent of the one-sided canopy, improve the overall balance and form of the tree, and provide appropriate clearance from the neighbouring property. Pruning will be undertaken selectively to suitable growth points to retain a natural crown profile rather than creating a heavily or uniformly cut appearance. T2-Sweet Chestnut Proposed works: Fell to ground level. A climbing inspection has been carried out to assess the condition of the main stem and upper crown. Photographs taken during the inspection are attached to this application to demonstrate the defects described below. A significant longitudinal split/open cavity is present extending up the main stem. At its worst point, the defect extends approximately 400mm into the stem. Decay is present within the cavity, with a substantial amount of decayed woody material and dust being released from the wound during inspection. Further inspection at approximately 30 feet above ground level identified two woodpecker holes, each approximately 50mm wide at the opening. Inspection through these openings indicates that this section of the stem is extensively hollow internally, with approx

As published by the council, reference 2026/2089

Application record

Reference
2026/2089
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Registered
Received
27 Aug 2026
Validated
27 Aug 2026
Ward
Oatlands and Burwood Park Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT13 9ED

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Aug 2026

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 11 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 22 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Elmbridge took a median of 62 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Elmbridge for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Elmbridge decided tree works applications in a median of 44 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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